Ah yes, the big, bustling, cosmopolitan metropolis of Lima, Peru… This incredible city is home to more than 10 million Peruvians, nearly a third of the total population of the country. Millions fly into Lima each year, stay briefly, and then quickly scuttle off to Cusco or other parts of Peru, and while those places are cool, I think it’s …
Bogota is the capital city of Colombia and is also far and away the largest city in the country, making it a cultural and cosmopolitan hotspot. With that, it has also grown to be one of the hippest and coolest cities in South America because of its amazing cuisine, art, architecture, history, and culture. There are hundreds of interesting things …
Flying is among the single biggest travel expenses which tends to eat up a huge portion of most people’s vacation budget. For many, however, it is also their only (realistic) option if they want to get to where they are going within a reasonable timeframe. Fortunately, while air travel is anything but cheap, the options and opportunities you have to …
Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Visiting Lima, Peru The highlight of the month was obviously our trip to Lima, …
One of the biggest concerns out there for travelers heading to Mexico or Central America is that big question about personal safety and security. All we ever tend to hear on the news is bad news that makes us fearful… So what’s the reality like on the ground in terms of what are the safest countries in Central America? It …
Every year, millions of people enjoy the numerous national parks around the United States, particularly those out west. These incredibly beautiful and vibrant landscapes include some of the most amazing natural environments America has to offer. While visitorship peaks in the Summer, there are many incredible National Parks to visit in spring, where you’ll find fewer crowds and some unique …
Mexico City… It’s one great big city with well over 150 museums. This gargantuan city is second only to Paris for the most number of museums in a single city, making Mexico City one of the world’s greatest centers of history, art, design, architecture, anthropology, and is the birthplace of many great artists. In this free guide, I wanted to …
Did you know that Mexico City is the largest city in North America? Yes, even bigger than Los Angeles and New York City. And with over 20 million people living in the metropolitan area and more than two million visitors each year, you can imagine how overwhelming Mexico City can be for a solo traveler or a first time visitor. …